Godmanchester Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Godmanchester, 5.2 crimes were reported in June 2023, placing the area 38.8% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This relatively low rate suggests that residents face a daily risk profile significantly more favourable than the national average. The two most common crime types were anti-social behaviour (20.8% of all crimes) and violence and sexual offences (20.8%), both of which remain lower than their UK counterparts. Anti-social behaviour in Godmanchester occurred at a rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents, 26% below the UK average, while violence and sexual offences were 62% below the national rate. This divergence may reflect the area's character as a small built-up area with lower population density and fewer concentrated nightlife or retail hubs compared to major urban centres. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: with June marking the start of summer, increased outdoor activity and tourism in nearby regions could influence local crime patterns. However, the absence of a significant spike in property crimes—such as burglary or vehicle-related offences—suggests that Godmanchester's crime profile remains distinct from typical seasonal trends seen in larger cities. The relatively low rates of violent crime and anti-social behaviour may be consistent with the area's quieter, more community-focused environment, though this remains a hypothesis requiring further data validation.

June 2023 saw dramatic month-on-month changes in Godmanchester's crime profile. Public order crimes surged by 500%, jumping from 1 to 6 incidents, while criminal damage and arson increased by 300% (2 to 8). Burglary also rose sharply, doubling from 1 to 3 cases. These spikes contrast with a 41.2% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 17 to 10. The reduction in violent crime may reflect seasonal factors—longer daylight hours and warmer weather could reduce opportunities for nighttime incidents. However, the sharp rise in public order offences raises questions about local dynamics. With Godmanchester's crime rate for public order offences at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, this category was 4% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained 26% below the national rate, and violence and sexual offences were 62% below the UK average. Residents might find the 62% gap in violent crime particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a level of safety that exceeds typical urban benchmarks. The 300% increase in criminal damage and arson could indicate targeted issues, though the small number of cases means this remains a statistical anomaly rather than a trend. These fluctuations highlight the need for continued monitoring of specific crime types rather than relying solely on aggregate figures.

Godmanchester's crime rate in June 2023 (5.2 per 1,000 residents) marked a 45.3% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.6 per 1,000. While this rise is significant, the area still maintains a position far below the UK average. Locally, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day across Godmanchester's population of 9,228. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 192 residents, a figure that, when contextualised against the UK average, illustrates the area's relative safety. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the 45.3% month-on-month increase, the absolute number of crimes remains modest: 48 total crimes for a town of nearly 9,000 people. This suggests that the rise in crime is not indicative of a sudden breakdown in public safety but rather a fluctuation within a generally low-crime environment. The comparison to the previous month's data also highlights the volatility of certain crime categories—while violent crime decreased, public order and property-related offences saw sharp increases. This contrast may reflect shifting patterns in community activity or enforcement priorities, though without additional data, it remains speculative. The 1-in-192 monthly exposure figure provides a concrete way for residents to gauge their personal risk, placing it well below the typical 1-in-100 or 1-in-50 figures seen in more densely populated areas.